What are best brand applique needles?
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i've used John James, Roxanne's and Clovers- i like them all-
every project seems to have it's own need- best needle for that job-sometimes it's one-sometimes another-
try what ever ones you can find- and decide what works well for you.
i have some that seem to bend fairly quickly- others not so bad-
but it's not specific to brand-it's more project dependant in my experience
every project seems to have it's own need- best needle for that job-sometimes it's one-sometimes another-
try what ever ones you can find- and decide what works well for you.
i have some that seem to bend fairly quickly- others not so bad-
but it's not specific to brand-it's more project dependant in my experience
#3
I tried a bunch of different brands, but my favorite for hand applique has been Colonial Super Glide applique needles. Connecting Threads recently had them on clearance so I bought ten packages. Probably a lifetime supply as I haven't ever broken even one.
The needle is large enough to open a place for the thread to come through without abrading it, and the eye doesn't shred the thread, but it's slim enough that it's easy to pull through even glued fabric without a struggle.
The needle is large enough to open a place for the thread to come through without abrading it, and the eye doesn't shred the thread, but it's slim enough that it's easy to pull through even glued fabric without a struggle.
#7
I think I like John James the best right now, although Jeanna Kimball's Foxglove Cottage needles are nice, too. And I just bought some Clover Black Gold - pricey, but nice if you like sharps.
Janet
Janet
#9
Straw needles http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...ay.asp?i=25936
or Tulip needles http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=6
They are both AWESOME!!
or Tulip needles http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=6
They are both AWESOME!!
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